Batch print Word documents .Net?

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Is it possible to print a batch of Word documents all at one time via .Net (c# or VB, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5... language and framework above 2 doesn't matter to me)?

For example, I've got a local directory that contains several word documents... I can iterate through the list and call the PrintOut() method, but I believe that sends several print jobs. I'd like to queue them up and send one print job.

Thanks!

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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When doing Office automation VB.Net makes things much easier than C#. See this related answer.

Anyway, here is an example in C# ;-)

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/printing/WordPrinting.aspx

edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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answered Apr 03 '09 at 16:15

Dirk Vollmar

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 03 '09 at 16:01

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Yes, via Office Automation. It's COM interop, so you'll need to get comfortable with that, but the object model isn't too hard to get to grips with.

Tip: Test things out in VBA macros first to get the idea, then implement the .NET code once you've worked out what's necessary.

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To get the desired effect you'll need to merge the documents together in into one document, then print that. – Binary Worrier Apr 03 '09 at 16:13
Yes, recording VBA macros is very helpful, especially for beginners. – Dirk Vollmar Apr 03 '09 at 16:16

Batch print Word documents .Net?

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